Purchasing Specialist (Manufacturing)

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States; onsite role with 25% travel required.

Salary: $64,500–$103,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global AeroTech provides aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services for commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handlers, and military customers.

What you will do

• Coordinate purchase order deferrals, expedites, cancellations, unacknowledged orders, and past-due order management.
• Conduct price analytics and update material cost standards and cost variances in the ERP system.
• Issue RFQs, review supplier responses, manage bid lists, execute supplier price changes, and support negotiations.
• Support supplier business reviews, performance improvement, product-launch readiness, and corrective actions for critical shortages.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives focused on material flow, value capture, and waste reduction.
• Train and mentor purchasing coordinators and associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with three or more years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Nice to have

• Relevant industry certifications.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization, follow-through, attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Experience with web-based applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Purchasing experience in the manufacturing industry.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture with opportunities to support team member growth and success.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities during the employment process.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.